More than 300 students from area high schools are tackling some of the most pressing issues in international affairs at Penn State Harrisburg’s 42nd annual Model United Nations, Feb. 20-21.

Three hundred central Pennsylvania students will participate in the Model UN at Penn State Harrisburg.

The event is sponsored by the International Affairs Association, a student organization that promotes the understanding of international relations. The high school students will simulate the UN, while Penn State Harrisburg students will take lead roles impersonating the UN Secretary General, chairmen, co-chairmen and staff of different UN committees.

The opening ceremony is at 6 tonight in the Capitol Union Building.

Guest speaker is Noorjahan Akbar, an Afghan women's rights activist who is a senior at Dickinson College majoring in sociology.

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